Polymers in Concrete Towards Innovation, Productivity and Sustainability in the Built Environment

Are Polymer Concrete Materials and Products Really Sustainable?Mechanical Behaviour of Engineered Cementitious Composites under Quasi-Static and High Strain Rate ApplicationsMerging Cement Concrete, Concrete-Polymer Composites and Inorganic Polymer Technologies for Sustainability in Construction and RestorationApplication of Non-Destructive Methods for Quality Control of Concrete Repair EfficiencyNovel Geopolymers Incorporating Wollastonite and Recycled Mixed PlasticsUse of Polymers to Enhance Concrete PerformanceStatus of Research and Application of Concrete-Polymer Composites in ChinaFRP Strengthening of Discontinuous MembersInfluence of Re-Dispersible Powders on Very Early Shrinkage in Functional MortarsThe Effect of Polymer Emulsion Addition on the Setting Time, Crack Formation and Strength of Cementitious Patch Repair MortarsMonitoring Fatigue Damage in PC Using Carbon NanotubesRecent Development and Application of Polymers in Concrete Technology in SingaporeThe Effect of Nano-Silica Particles on Fresh and Hardened State Properties of Polymer Cement MortarsChemical Resistance of Concrete-Polymer Composites ? Comparison Based on Experimental StudiesPolymers in Concrete ? The Shielding against Neutron RadiationCoefficient of Thermal Expansion of Polymer Concrete with Different Polymeric BindersComparative Study on the Elastic Modulus of Polymer ConcreteDetermination of Polymer Type and Content in Concrete Materials by FTIR and TGADevelopment and Application of PIC FormInfluence of Coagulation of Polymer Dispersion on the Properties of Polymer-Modified MortarProperties of VA/E/MMA Terpolymer Powder-Modified MortarsTesting and Specification of Polymer Concrete Materials in SingaporeThe Properties of Polymer-Modified Mortars Using Pozzolana Active AdmixturesEffects of HEMC Powder and PP Fiber on the Drying Shrinkage of Cement MortarEvaluation of Coating Properties Produced with Polyester Resins and Industrially Processed ComponentsUse of Polishing Alumina as Flame Retardant in Orthophthalic Polyester Resin Matrix CompositesStudy on Crack Bridging Ability of Polymer-Modified Cement Based Compounds for Waterproofing MaterialCuring of Polymer-Cement Concrete ? Search for a CompromiseBFRP Bars as an Alternative Reinforcement of Concrete Structures - Compatibility and Adhesion IssuesComparison and Evaluation of Retrofitting Different Modes of Concrete Structures by FRPEconomic Aspect of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced CompositeImprovement of the Adhesion between Epoxy-Based Surface Coating and Hydrophobic Impregnated ConcreteInfluence of Acrylic Emulsion on Polymer-Cement Waterproof CoatingInfluence of Film Thickness and Ambient Temperature to the Protective Performance of Surface Coating MaterialNew Applications for Polymer OverlaysFiber Reinforced Polymers in Civil Engineering: Durability IssuesAdvanced Active Prestressed CFRP in RCC StructuresServiceability Behavior of Reinforcement Concrete Beams with Polypropylene and Steel FibersApparent vs. True Bond Strength of Steel and PC with NanoaluminaComparison of Ordinary Pores with Internal Cured Pores Produced by Superabsorbent PolymersCurrent Status of Expansion Joints Used for Road Bridges in Japan and an Advanced Buried JointEffect of Latex Film Distributions on Flexibility of Redispersible Polymer Powders Modified Cement Mortar Evaluated by SEMEffects of Long-Term Dry Curing on Strength Development of Initially Combined Wet/Dry-Cured and Steam-Cured Hardener-Free Epoxy-Modified MortarsInfluences and Properties of Mortar Modified by Waterborne Polyurethane LatexesStrengthening of Column Stump Using Glass Fiber Composite Strengthening SystemThe Performance of Low Air-Entraining Polycarboxylate SuperplasticizerInnovative Applications of Steel Fibres in Concrete Flange of Composite Beam Subjected to Combined Negative Bending and High Axial TensionInnovative Applications of Steel Fibres on Composite Beam with Profiled Plain Concrete Flange Subjected to Combined Negative Bending and Axial TensionA Functional Polymer Cement Mortar for Repair of Partially Damaged Asphalt PavementAnalytical Model for Assessing Reinforced BeamsApplication of Wedge Splitting Test for Evaluation of the Bond Strength in Repair System Alumina Cement Concrete vs. PCC MortarConcrete Crack Repair with Polymer Modified Materials - The Need for Specialized Training of Applicators, Suppliers, Consultants and ClientsThe Need to Uplift Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Specialized Concrete Crack Repair in the South African Construction IndustryConcrete Crack Repair with Polymer Modified Mortars: The Status Quo in the South African Construction Industry and the Way ForwardCrack Propagation Analysis of Polymer Mortars Brazilian Disc Specimens Containing Cracks under Compressive Line LoadingHard and Soft: Toughening Concrete by Impregnation with Functional ElastomersTensile Properties of Polymer Repair Materials - Effect of Test ParametersEfficient Repair of Crack in SFRC with Low-Viscosity Epoxy AdhesiveSprayed Polymer Concrete for the Rehabilitation of Sewage SystemsUse of Polymer for Rehabilitation of Uneven Settlement in Concrete Roadbed Slabs of TunnelsDeformability of Mortars Incorporating Polyurethane Foam Waste under Cyclic Compression Fatigue TestsDevelopment of Polymer Concrete with Non-Standardised Fillers for Innovative Building MaterialsInteractions between Non-Ionic Additives and Cement PhasesDevelopment of Polymer Modified Rice Husk Ash Concrete (PMRHAC)Durability Performance of Polymeric Waste Crumb Rubber as Fine Aggregates Replacement in ConcreteEffect of Perlite Waste Powder on Chemical Resistance of Polymer Concrete CompositesManufacture of High-Performance Concrete Made with Powdered Polyester Resin Waste and Carboxylic-Ester Based SuperplasticizerInfluences of Mixing Procedure on Properties of Fresh Latex Modified Cement Paste(I)Influences of Latex and Mixing Procedure on Mechanical Properties of Hardened Cement Paste(II)Influence of Superplasticizers on the Properties of Lightweight Mortar Plaster Made with Recycled PolymersRestoration of Historic Concrete Structures with Modern Materials - A Case StudyDevelopment of Foam One-Part Geopolymers with Enhanced Thermal Insulation Performance and Low Carbon Dioxide EmissionsPerformance of a Fly Ash Geopolymeric Mortar for Coating of Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete Exposed to Harsh Chemical EnvironmentsLightweight Polyurethane Mortar with Structural PropertiesLongitudinal Thermal Movement of Polymer Concrete Irrigation AqueductsProperties of Foamed Concrete Using Polymer Based Foaming AdmixtureRestoration of Glass Panel ? Reinforced Concrete Grillage Roof Shell of Ensor Gallery in Ostend (B)Strength and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Three Component GeopolymerUtilization of Fly Ash with Higher Loss on Ignition for Geopolymer MortarSustainable Mortars with Incorporation of Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials